Northdale Middle School

11301 Dogwood St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,296 students in grades 6-8, Northdale Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northdale Middle School's student population of 1,296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,296 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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School Rankings

Northdale Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northdale Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#864 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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40%
45%
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55%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
10%
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Black
15%
12%
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White
58%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Northdale Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northdale Middle School's ranking?
Northdale Middle School is ranked #864 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Northdale Middle School often compared to?
Northdale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coon Rapids Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Northdale Middle School?
1,296 students attend Northdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Northdale Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northdale Middle School?
Northdale Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northdale Middle School offer ?
Northdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northdale Middle School part of?
Northdale Middle School is part of Anoka-Hennepin Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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